French Twist

The story unfolds in the contemporary 1990s, a period of changing social mores around marriage and fidelity. The era’s relatively relaxed public attitudes toward non-traditional relationships shape the characters’ choices and secrecy. Everyday life is depicted with a light, modern sensibility, while personal decisions carry significant emotional weight.

The film is set in southern France, centering on a family living in a quiet home in a sunlit locale. The neighborhood provides a backdrop of everyday, respectable domestic life. This serene setting contrasts with the emotional turbulence that unfolds inside the household.

💔 Infidelity

Laurent’s hidden affairs drive the plot and reveal the fragility of trust within a marriage. The revelation of cheating acts as a catalyst for dramatic shifts and test loyalties. The story uses the affair to explore jealousy, security, and the costs of deceit.

🌀 Non-monogamy

The ménage à trois structure pushes characters into uncharted emotional territory. Boundaries blur as affection, desire, and practicality collide. The situation becomes a test of consent, control, and the unpredictable consequences of chosen arrangements.

👪 Family and Parenthood

The prospect and arrival of a baby become pivotal, reshaping priorities and loyalties. Parenthood acts as both a unifying force and a source of new tensions. The film uses parenthood to examine commitment, responsibility, and the meaning of family.